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2014 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area
Engine (9%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (43%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)
Other (6%)
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Chart based on 220 repairs.
2014 Mazda Mazda3 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (71%)
Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 6820 mi | issues with clunking noise on making turns |
| 7000 mi | rattle in suspension when hitting bumps or beginning to move. Replaced top of strut tower. |
| 18000 mi | Suspension clunk when reversing or going forward. Replaced both struts, both strut bearings, reset suspension components. Installed service bulletin for strut noise. |
| 35340 mi | Click noise from passenger side when going over slow speed bumps |
| 35402 mi | Second trip to the dealer. They took it out for another test drive and while it was on the rack doing an oil change said they couldn't find anything. The mechanic said that all Mazda 3's have this suspension clicking over low speed bumps. This seem's odd since the noises only starting at the end of the third year. I guess I could suggested that the mechanic try a new one out and see if it makes the noise. Hardly reassuring but may have to live with it until something falls off. |
| 65100 mi C $300 |
Front alignment. Did have a few brushes with the curb. Snow tires needed rebalancing |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 72000 mi US $260 |
Rear springs replaced |
| 54000 mi US $240 |
left rear shock leaking - replaced |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 97340 mi C $440 |
Front left wheel bearing was noisy, replaced |
| 114080 mi C $650 |
Right rear shock mount broken, both shocks and mounts replaced |
| 115320 mi C $250 |
Left rear coil spring broken |
| 25700 mi | Made a horrible noise when we would drive over a large bump. Still has not been completely fixed. |
| 30000 mi | Noise in suspension never fixed. Sold car. |
| 9000 mi | There is a popping noise in the drivers front when wheel is turned all the way left and car is moving. |
| 27200 mi | Popping noise from both sides of front end, replaced cool spring and bushing. Popping noise from drivers side when reversing and turning sharply to the right. Per TSB 02-010/16 replaced bump stop, coil spring protector, Nut, and bushing. This did not fix problem. Will have to return to dealer. |
| 36000 mi | Noise from the front suspension when turning the steering wheel and reversing out of driveway over a curb. |
| 40000 mi | Repaired work done at Kerry Mazda in Florence, KY - Stabilizer bar bushings were installed incorrectly, shock mounts installed incorrectly, and lower control arms were left loose after last repair. Shock mounts and bushings were replaced and the control arms were tightened to spec. This repair was performed at Jake Sweeney Mazda in Springdale, OH. |
| 42000 mi | Clunk or pop noise when turning sharply left at very low speed, like pulling into/out of parking spot. Found the front left Lower Control Arm bushing bracket had shifted. Removed all 4 front LCA bushing bolts and frame. Re-centered the brackets, applied thread-locker and torqued to spec. The noise is still present, however with much less frequency and severity. This repair has been attempted 7-8 times (I have lost count). |
| 49000 mi | Noise from front of car getting louder. Replaced passenger front wheel bearing. Noise is gone. |
| 55000 mi US $300 |
Left front Wheel Bearing that was replaced 6 months ago began to fail again. Dealer would not repair under warranty, claiming road damage. |
| 31000 mi | Dealer replaced bad tie-rod that caused the car to make a noise when going over bumps. |
| 20000 mi | The front suspension was making a popping noise when going over bumps or when the weight of the car shifted in turns. The repair was part of a Mazda suspension Technical Service Bulletin and was done for no charge |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 20940 mi | Dull thud when abrupt suspension travel occurred. Seemed to be front driver side. TSB performed (replaced rubber damper on strut top) but the noise came back after about 3 days. |
| 22320 mi | Took to competing dealer for same issue as before (soft thud on suspension travel). This dealer heard the issue, inspected, and ordered parts. Suspected cause is a faulty strut. |
| 22720 mi | Front strut faulty. Replaced along with wheel bearing under warranty. |
| 24800 mi | Right strut replaced under warranty. |
| 75640 mi C $535 |
Right side tie rod end had too much play for safety inspection. Replaced with alignment. |
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